NASA | Curiosity Rover Shakes, Bakes, and Tastes Mars with SAM

The video discusses the SAM instrument on the Curiosity Rover, highlighting its role in analyzing Martian components like air and soil. SAM functions like a sensitive nose, collecting samples through a carousel system and analyzing them in a high-temperature oven. The data is then processed by three instruments, making SAM akin to a well-equipped lab on Mars. The video emphasizes SAM's uniqueness and exceptional performance, noting its significance in Martian exploration.

What is the primary function of the Sam instrument on the Rover Curiosity?

Describe the process by which Sam analyzes Martian samples.

How does the temperature in Sam's oven compare to a regular oven?

What was the last time a quadrupole mass spectrometer was used on Mars, according to the scientist?

What makes the Sam instrument special compared to previous instruments used on Mars?